7.13.3.2.1. Inserting components

Insert all parts into the configuration needed to assemble the hinge.

  1. Click on Insert part [Add Part] in the context menu of components [Parts] in the Configurator docking window.

    Add Part

    Add Part

    -> An Explorer window is opened.

  2. At first select the dummy starter part "hinge_dummy.prj".

    -> The Part properties dialog box opens.

  3. Activate the Start element and Do not export [No export] checkboxes Do not export [No export]

    [Note]Note

    For the starter element the have to be mandatorily activated!

    Insert dummy part

    Insert dummy part

    [Note]Note

    The Part [Part properties] properties window can only be exited via OK if the Designation [Description] and Formula name [Equation name] fields have been filled in.

    In older versions, a component color could also be defined at this point. From version 11, please set the color information in the docking window Settings -> Tabbed page General -> Color or preferably under Render properties [Render attributes].

  4. Confirm with OK.

    -> The component symbol is highlighted in red in the structure tree and is therefore marked as the start element [Start element].

  5. Insert "fluegel.prj" (leave the default settings in the dialog box).

    [Note]Note

    Insert the wing twice with two different descriptions and equation names, even if it is the geometrically same part.

  6. Insert the "bolzen.prj" (leave the default settings in the dialog box).

  7. After all components have been inserted using the context menu, the following screen appears:

    Parts

    • hinge_dummy

    • fluegel_1

    • fluegel_2

    • bolt

    Docking window "Configurator [Configurator] "

    Docking window "Configurator [Configurator] "

    -> The directories Table restrictions, Value range assignments and Conditions are located below the component level.

    -> The "x " shows the name of the connection point assigned to the component in the PARTdesigner has been assigned.

  8. Save the assembly configuration via the File menu -> Save .

    Save file

    Save file

    Finally, the Properties of the assembly [Assembly properties] dialog box opens.

    Properties [Assembly properties] dialog box of the assembly [Assembly properties]

    Properties [Assembly properties] dialog box of the assembly [Assembly properties]